System, device and method for various improvements in luggage and other portable containers

ABSTRACT

Various improvements for portable containers such as luggage. Various systems, devices and methods are provided for increasing functionality for luggage and other portable containers, for example for personal travel. These improvements include a power box for portable energy provision while traveling, that may optionally be integrated with a suitcase; a portable document handler for convenient and secure transportation of documents; and an elastic strap designed to better secure luggage, as well as optionally providing a visual identifier for a bag. These improvements may optionally be used together or separately.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is of a system, device and method for variousimprovements in luggage and other portable containers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Portable containers, such as luggage, are widely used for transportingmaterials, for example during travel. Although it is possible to packmany loose, separate objects within such portable containers, it ispreferably to provide built-in secure locations for such objects wherepossible, so that the traveler is able to easily access the desiredobjects and so that the desired objects remain secured. Unfortunately,currently portable containers such as luggage do not provide suchbuilt-in secure locations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The background art does not teach or suggest built-in secure locationsfor storing various objects within portable containers such as luggage.

The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of the background art byproviding various systems, devices and methods for increasingfunctionality for luggage and other portable containers, for example forpersonal travel, including built-in secure locations for object storage.These improvements include a power box for portable energy provisionwhile traveling, that may optionally be integrated with a suitcase; aportable document holder for convenient and secure transportation ofdocuments; a portable vacuum; and an elastic strap designed to bettersecure luggage, as well as optionally providing a visual identifier fora bag. These improvements may optionally be used together or separately.

According to at least some embodiments of the present invention a powerdevice system integrated into a portable container comprises: a powerbox; and a secure holder secured to the portable container for holdingthe power box, wherein the power box is removable from said secureholder. Preferably the power box comprises: a rechargeable battery; anelectronic device; and ports for charging the battery and powering anexternal electronic device. Preferably the external electronic devicecomprises at least one of smartphones, mobile phones, tablets, or anyother suitable device that may be charged and/or powered on a standard 5Volt USB port. Preferably the electronic device comprises electroniccircuitry for converting battery voltage to a USB port voltage, forregulating output power, and for regulating incoming charge current.Optionally the circuitry drives LED or LCD indicators, for visualizingthe charge condition of the battery.

Preferably the secure holder comprises a lock for locking the power boxwithin the secure holder or locking the secure holder closed when thepower box is removed from the secure holder, and an indicator forindicating whether the power box is inside the secure holder. Preferablythe secure holder comprises a sliding door and the lock preventsmovement of the sliding door. Preferably the secure holder is integrallyformed with the portable container and the sliding door.

According to other embodiments of the present invention a portablevacuum device, comprises a motor, a fan and a power source in a portablecontainer, wherein the power source powers the motor to drive the fan toprovide vacuum suction.

According to other embodiments of the present invention a documentsholder integrated into a portable container having a handle comprises: adocument tray; and a latch for holding the document tray closed; whereinthe document tray retracts into the portable container upon retractionof the handle and opens upon extension of the handle. Optionally thelatch comprises a lock. Optionally the document tray comprises asecuring strap. Optionally the document tray is fixedly connected to thehandle.

Alternatively the document tray comprises at least one groove of adimension to move slidably along the handle, wherein the document trayis removable from the portable container and the handle by sliding alongsaid groove, and wherein the document tray is independently retractableinto the portable container by sliding along said groove.

According to other embodiments of the present invention a luggage systemcomprises: at least one piece of luggage; and at least one of thefollowing or a combination thereof, in any combination orsub-combination, with these components or embodiments or any otherembodiments or sub-embodiments or components as described herein: apower device, comprising a power box and a secure holder, wherein thepower box is removable from the secure holder and wherein the secureholder is secured to the piece of luggage; a luggage strap featuring adivided shape for securing the piece of luggage; a portable vacuum;wherein the vacuum is powered by the power box; and a documents holderassembly, comprising a handle of the piece of luggage and a documenttray, wherein the document tray retracts into the piece of luggage uponretraction of the handle and opens upon extension of the handle.Preferably the power box comprises: a rechargeable battery; anelectronic device; and ports for charging the battery and powering anexternal electronic device. Preferably the secure holder comprises alock for locking the power box within the secure holder or locking thesecure holder closed when the power box is removed from the secureholder, and an indicator for indicating whether the power box is insidethe secure holder. Preferably the secure holder comprises a sliding doorand the lock prevents movement of the sliding door. Preferably thesecure holder is integrally formed with the piece of luggage and thesliding door.

According to other embodiments of the present invention a documentsholder integrated into a portable container, the portable containercomprising a handle assembly comprising a handle of the portablecontainer, comprises: a plurality of outer tubes; a plurality of innertubes fixedly attached to the handle and moveably inserted into theouter tubes; and a cassette holder fixedly attached to the outer tubes;and a removable document cassette comprising a cassette door; and rearpanel; wherein the cassette door is attached with hinges to the rearpanel and the cassette door opens for storage of documents in thecassette; wherein the document cassette retracts into the cassetteholder of the handle assembly upon retraction of the handle and may beopened or removed upon extension of the handle of the portablecontainer. Preferably the document holder further comprises a cassettehandle for opening and for removing the document cassette. Optionallythe cassette handle comprises a lock.

According to other embodiments of the present invention a luggage systemcomprises: at least one piece of luggage; and at least one of thefollowing or a combination thereof, in any combination orsub-combination, with these components or embodiments or any otherembodiments or sub-embodiments or components as described herein: apower device, comprising a power box and a secure holder, wherein thepower box is removable from the secure holder and wherein the secureholder is secured to the piece of luggage; a luggage strap featuring adivided shape for securing the piece of luggage; a portable vacuum;wherein the vacuum is powered by the power box; and a documents holdercomprising: a handle assembly comprising a handle of the piece ofluggage; a plurality of outer tubes; a plurality of inner tubes fixedlyattached to the luggage handle and moveably inserted into the outertubes; and a cassette holder fixedly attached to the outer tubes; and aremovable document cassette comprising a cassette door; and rear panel;wherein the cassette door is attached with hinges to the rear panel andthe cassette door opens for storage of documents in the cassette;wherein the document cassette retracts into the cassette holder of thehandle assembly upon retraction of the luggage handle and may be openedor removed upon extension of the luggage handle.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a power device system integratable into a portablecontainer comprising: a power box; and a secure holder secured to theportable container for holding the power box, wherein the power box isremovable from said secure holder. Optionally the power box comprises: arechargeable battery; an electronic device; and ports for charging thebattery and powering an external electronic device. Optionally saidexternal electronic device comprises at least one of smartphones, mobilephones, tablets, or any other suitable device that may be charged and/orpowered on a standard 5 Volt USB port. Optionally said electronic devicecomprises electronic circuitry for converting battery voltage to a USBport voltage, for regulating output power, and for regulating incomingcharge current. Optionally said circuitry drives LED or LCD indicators,for visualizing the charge condition of the battery. Optionally thesecure holder comprises a lock for locking the power box within thesecure holder or locking the secure holder closed when the power box isremoved from the secure holder, and an indicator for indicating whetherthe power box is inside the secure holder. Optionally the secure holdercomprises a sliding door and the lock prevents movement of the slidingdoor. Optionally the secure holder is integrally formed with theportable container and the sliding door.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a portable vacuum device, comprising a motor, a fanand a power source in a portable container, wherein the power sourcepowers the motor to drive the fan to provide vacuum suction.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a documents holder integrated into a portablecontainer, the portable container comprising a handle, the handle beingretractable into the portable container, the holder comprising: a. adocument tray connected to the handle; wherein the document trayretracts into the portable container upon retraction of the handle andopens upon extension of the handle. Optionally the holder furthercomprises a latch for holding the document tray closed. Optionally thelatch comprises a lock. Optionally the document tray comprises asecuring strap. Optionally the document tray is fixedly connected to thehandle. Optionally the document tray comprises at least one groove of adimension to move slidably along the handle, wherein the document trayis removable from the portable container and the handle by sliding alongsaid groove, and wherein the document tray is independently retractableinto the portable container by sliding along said groove.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a luggage strap for securing luggage, featuring adivided shape. Optionally said divided shape is triangular. Optionallythe luggage strap further comprises pockets.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a portable container comprising the luggage strap asdescribed herein, for example as described above.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a documents holder integrated into a portablecontainer, the portable container comprising a handle assemblycomprising a handle of the portable container; a plurality of outertubes; a plurality of inner tubes fixedly attached to the handle andmoveably inserted into the outer tubes, the holder comprising: aremovable document cassette comprising a cassette door; and rear panel;wherein the cassette door is attached with hinges to the rear panel andthe cassette door opens for storage of documents in the cassette;wherein the document cassette retracts into the cassette holder of thehandle assembly upon retraction of the handle and may be opened orremoved upon extension of the handle of the portable container.

Optionally the documents holder further comprises rails for guiding saidremovable document cassette along said inner tubes and/or said outertubes. Optionally the documents holder further comprises grooves forguiding said removable document cassette along said inner tubes and/orsaid outer tubes. Optionally the documents holder further comprises acassette handle for opening and for removing the document cassette.Optionally the cassette handle comprises a lock.

According to at least some embodiments, which may optionally be combinedwith any component, embodiment of sub-embodiment as described above,there is provided a luggage system comprising: a. at least one piece ofluggage; and b. a power device, comprising a power box and a secureholder, wherein the power box is removable from the secure holder andwherein the secure holder is secured to the piece of luggage. Optionallythe power box comprises: a. a rechargeable battery; b. an electronicdevice; and c. ports for charging the battery and powering an externalelectronic device. Optionally the secure holder comprises a lock forlocking the power box within the secure holder or locking the secureholder closed when the power box is removed from the secure holder, andan indicator for indicating whether the power box is inside the secureholder. Optionally the secure holder comprises a sliding door and thelock prevents movement of the sliding door. Optionally the secure holderis integrally formed with the piece of luggage and the sliding door.Optionally the luggage system, optionally according to any embodiments,combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations as described herein,comprises a power device system, optionally according to anyembodiments, combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations asdescribed herein.

Optionally the luggage system, optionally according to any embodiments,combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations as described herein,features the piece of luggage comprising a handle, the system furthercomprising a documents holder assembly, comprising a document tray,wherein the document tray retracts into the piece of luggage uponretraction of the handle and is openable upon extension of the handle.Optionally the luggage system, optionally according to any embodiments,combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations as described herein,features the piece of luggage comprising a handle, further comprising adocuments holder according to any of the above claims connected to saidhandle.

Optionally the luggage system, optionally according to any embodiments,combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations as described herein,further comprises a luggage strap featuring a divided shape for securingthe piece of luggage; optionally wherein the luggage strap is optionallyaccording to any embodiments, combinations, sub-embodiments orsub-combinations as described herein.

Optionally the luggage system, optionally according to any embodiments,combinations, sub-embodiments or sub-combinations as described herein,further comprises a portable vacuum; comprising a motor, a fan and apower source in a portable container, wherein the power source powersthe motor to drive the fan to provide vacuum suction, and wherein thepower source is provided by said power box.

The terms portable container or luggage as used herein refer to acontainer in which to pack items for traveling or transporting. Nonlimiting examples of luggage include suitcases, travel bags, cases,luggage and trunks. These terms may be used interchangeably herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention is herein described, by way of example only, withreference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now tothe drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are byway of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of thepreferred embodiments of the present invention only, and are presentedin order to provide what is believed to be the most useful and readilyunderstood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of theinvention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural detailsof the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamentalunderstanding of the invention, the description taken with the drawingsmaking apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of theinvention may be embodied in practice.

In the drawings:

FIGS. 1A-1E are exemplary illustrations of a portable power devicesystem according to at least some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary exploded illustration of a portable power devicesystem according to at least some embodiments of the present invention;and

FIG. 3 is an exemplary illustration of a portable power device systemaccording to at least some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of an optional exemplary implementation of aportable power device system according to at least some embodiments ofthe present invention;

FIGS. 5A-5F are exemplary illustrations of a portable vacuum accordingto at least some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is an exemplary illustration of a luggage strap according to atleast some embodiments of the present invention;

FIGS. 7A-7K are exemplary illustrations of a document holder accordingto at least some embodiments of the present invention; and

FIGS. 8A-8H are exemplary illustrations of a document holder accordingto at least some embodiments of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF AT LEAST SOME PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention in at least some embodiments is related to asystem, device and a method for various improvements in luggage, bagsand other carrying containers, including, for example, for travel.According to at least some embodiments, there is provided a power box,which is preferably implemented as a combination of a rechargeablebattery, an electronic device and ports for charging the battery as wellpowering external devices, such as, but not limited to, smartphones,mobile phones, tablets, or any other suitable device that may be chargedand/or powered on a standard 5 Volt USB port. The electronic circuitryoptionally and preferably are able to convert the usual low batteryvoltage (typically only 3.7 Volt) to the standard 5 Volt for a USB port,regulating and limiting the output power, and also regulating andlimiting the ingoing charge current. The circuitry is also optionallyand preferably able to drive an indicator, like with LED or LCDindicators, for visualizing the charge condition of the battery. Thisdevice may also optionally be termed a “Power Bank”, “Power Pod” and“Power Case” or other generic names.

The power box is optionally and preferably provided as a power devicesystem, which is a combination of a power box and a secure holder forthe power box. The holder may optionally be built in a container such asfor example and without limitation, luggage.

FIGS. 1-4 show various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the powerbox and power device system according to the present invention.

Turning now to the drawings there is shown in FIG. 1, an exemplaryillustrative optional embodiment for a portable power device system,which may optionally be connected to a suitcase, a bag, or othercontainer, for example, for travel. The power device system preferablyincludes a removable power box and a container for holding same, inwhich the container for holding same preferably holds the power boxsecurely in a bag, suitcase, or other container, for example, fortravel. Yet also the container preferably permits access to the powerbox when needed, for example, for charging, for providing power to adevice, and/or to remove the power box.

FIG. 1A shows an exemplary optional embodiment of a power device system100 featuring a power box container 102 and a power box 104. Shown tothe left power box 104 is shown being removed from power box container102. Preferably power box 104 is completely removable from power boxcontainer 102; also preferably power box 104. In the middle drawing,power box 104 is shown within power box container 102. The drawing onthe right shows power device system 100 as it for example may optionallyappear in a suitcase; as shown power device system 100 is preferablyactually embedded in the wall of a suitcase.

FIG. 1B shows an optional exemplary embodiment of power device system100 featuring a lock 106. Lock 106 optionally prevents power box 104from being removed from power box container 102, when such removal isnot desirable. Lock 106 may also optionally prevent the door to powerbox container 102 from being opened when power box 104 has been removed.Power box 104 has been removed as shown for example, in the right handdrawing with power device system 100. Lock 106 is optionally andpreferably present for security, such as for example when power box 104has been removed from power box container 102, nothing may inadvertentlyor unauthorizedly be placed within power box container 102.

FIG. 1C shows a suitcase 108 featuring power device system 100 with thepower box 104 inside as shown on the left, and power device system 100shown with the door rolled up, for example to manipulate the power box104, as shown on the right. Optionally any type of container, luggage,suitcase, or box may be used with power device system 100. A suitcase108 is shown for the purpose of illustration only.

FIG. 1D shows an exemplary, optional implementation of a temporarysecuring device for securing power box 104 within power device system100, for example for transport and/or display in a showroom. Temporarysecuring device 128 optionally and preferably features an eye 130 thatis formed with or secured to power box container 102. A plastic tie 132or other device may then be looped through eye 130, such that power box104 cannot be removed from power box container 102. The scissors shownare not part of the invention but illustrate one way to remove plastictie 132.

FIG. 1E shows that temporary securing device 128 has been removed or atleast no longer secures power box 104 within power box container 102.

FIG. 2 shows an optional exemplary additional implementation of powerdevice system, featuring the power box as shown. This is actually anexploded view showing the power device system 200 with its components,shown apart so as to show how the components fit together. Starting atthe bottom of FIG. 2, power box 204 is shown. This is inserted into aholder 230 which is optionally forms part of the previously describedcontainer (not shown). There is a sliding cover 232 on the holder 230 sothat power box 204 may be accessed if present. If power box 204 is notpresent, a lock 234 preferably locks sliding cover 232 closed and alsomay optionally lock sliding cover 232 open when power box 204 is to beaccessed. This lock 234 is an exemplary alternative embodiment to thelock shown in FIG. 1. Part of a suitcase 236, or a box, or a container,or other device or object to which the power boxes to be affixed isshown. Only one portion of the suitcase 236 is shown, with a hole cutinto it. Some type of fastener 238, such as rivets for example, are usedto lock this plate onto the suitcase and then there is a plastic cover240 shown on top over the suitcase 236 to firmly affix the power devicesystem 200 so that it does not move or slide out within the suitcase.Other types of fasteners may also optionally be used such as for examplebolts or screws.

FIG. 3 shows an optional exemplary implementation for the power box toindicate when the power box is present, or more specifically when thebattery or the power bank of the power box is present. Under somecircumstances, it is not necessarily permitted to have a battery orpower bank present in checked luggage. Under other circumstances, such abattery power bank may not be permitted in hand luggage. And of courseother circumstances may dictate that the battery or power bank ispresent or not present, for example, for storage, for transit, or forvariety of other considerations.

To assist a viewer to understand whether the battery or power bank ispresent within the power box, according to the optional implementationshown in FIG. 3, there is provided a green dot 302 and a black dot 304.These dots may optionally be LEDs but of course if the battery is notpresent, a power consideration may come into play. Therefore these areoptionally simply painted colors. When the battery is not present, thenthe black dot 304 would become visible, simply, for example, by beingable to view through a translucent cover or transparent cover onto ablack covering that covers the inside of the container for the powerbox. If the battery is present, then optionally some type of dot may beshown. This is a green dot 302 which may be on the battery or the powerbank itself which will be visible through the hole.

Simply put, one type of dot would indicate the presence of a battery andanother type would indicate the absence. Obviously other indicators mayoptionally be used but a passive indicator of this nature is preferred,rather than an active indicator, for example, an LED light, althoughsuch an active indicator would also optionally be possible.

Turning to FIG. 4, an optional exemplary implementation of the internalcircuit diagram for the power box according to at least some embodimentsof the present invention is shown. As shown there is a complete circuit400, featuring an integrated circuit 402, and a plurality of LED lights404, of which four are shown for the purpose of illustration only andwithout any intention of being limiting.

As shown integrated circuit 402 optionally and preferably is theintegrated circuit for a step up converter, for example, from 3.6V to 5VDC, optionally also features a current limiter as shown, and optionallyalso features the LED driver for driving LEDs 404. LEDs 404 mayoptionally be present to show the charging status. So for example, if 1LED is lit, it indicates a 25% charging status, 2 would indicate a 50%charging status, 3 would indicate a 75% charging status, and 4 wouldindicate a 100% charging status. Of course only 1 LED may optionally bepresent to show a completely charged or completely discharged status;alternatively a plurality of other numbers of LEDs may be present toillustrate the charging status.

A micro-USB input 406 is preferably provided for charging. This is topermit the power box to actually be charged, more specifically, thebattery or the power container within the power box to be charged.Optionally and preferably there are provided 2 USB outputs, 408 and 410,with USB output 408 being for 2.1 Amps, and USB output 410 being for 1Amp of output. Also optionally and preferably there is present acomponent 412, which is optionally a circuit for battery protection, forexample, against overcharging, short circuiting, and/or deepdischarging, or and/or excessively rapid discharging for example.

The remaining drawings show other examples of various improvements forluggage and portable containers. For example, FIG. 5A optionally andpreferably shows an exemplary implementation of a vacuum which could beused with a suitcase. A vacuum 500 may not necessarily be used with thesuitcase, but if provided it could, for example, optionally be chargedby the power box and it may also optionally be used for oneimplementation for packing in which clothes and/or other objects,particularly soft objects are packed into plastic bags and air isevacuated from the plastic bags, thereby reducing the volume required topack the objects such as clothing. Of course it is possible when one isnot traveling, and one is, for example, at home, or office, or anotherestablishment, one could have access to vacuum suction from othersources, such as for example, a vacuum cleaner. But when one istraveling a smaller vacuum suction device would optionally andpreferably be provided and could be as previously noted, charged by thepreviously described power box in the suitcase.

In this non-limiting example, a vacuum suction device 500 features acharger connector 502 for connecting it either for charging purposes orfor operating purposes. For example charger connector 502 may be used toconnect to the previously described power box for charging and/oroperation. An on/off switch 504 determines whether or not the vacuumsuction is on or off. Suction is taken through an input 506, which mayfor example, be optionally and preferably connected to a vacuum bag, andthen air is output or exhausted through vents 508. A fan which is notshown may optionally be used to create this sucking exhaustion effect,so that air sucked through input 506 is removed from a container, suchas the previously described plastic bag, or for other vacuum purposes aspreviously described.

FIG. 5B shows a side view and a front view of vacuum 500. The slightcurvature may optionally be present in order to provide a better sealand/or to provide a better connection to a charging device.

An input 506 is shown in FIG. 5C, which is a more detailed view of thesucking input for connecting to a plastic bag or other device. A chargerport 502 is shown in more detail in FIG. 5D. FIG. 5E shows an exemplaryvacuum 500 with a charging cord 520 shown, optionally for chargingthrough a USB port for example. FIG. 5F shows an exemplary circuit 530for powering a motor 532 within vacuum 500 (not shown), for which poweris controlled through an on/off switch 534.

As another illustrative improvement for optional use with luggage, asuitcase, a container, or some other some other type of box or othercarrying device, there is provided a luggage strap 600, here as shownfor use with a bag 602 in FIG. 6. Luggage strap 600 has a unique andinnovative design in that it is shaped in a way that will lock securelyaround the bag, for example triangularly or according to any othersuitable shape. Luggage strap 600 therefore grips the bag more securelyand is large enough to also hold more intensely onto the bag, in casefor example, of mishandling or rough handling of the luggage. With thisdistinctive shape and design, luggage strap 600 can optionally also beused to more easily identify the luggage. Luggage strap 600 alsooptionally features one or more pockets or sleeves for holding documentsor other material outside of bag 602.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 7A-7K which are exemplary illustrationsof a document holder according to at least some embodiments of thepresent invention. As shown in FIG. 7A optionally and preferably thedocument holder assembly 700 is integrated into a piece of luggage 704.Document holder assembly preferably comprises luggage handle assembly702 and document holder cassette 704. Optionally document holderassembly 700 could be installed and used in any type of box, container,or other carrying device. FIG. 7A is a transparent view which showsluggage handle assembly 702 and document holder cassette 704 integratedinto a piece of luggage 706.

For the sake of clarity FIGS. 7B-7J show document holder assembly 700not installed in a piece of luggage. Luggage handle assembly 702comprises handle 710, outer tubes 712, and inner telescoping tubes 714.Outer tubes 712 are fixedly attached to luggage 706. Attachment cowling730 is additionally or alternatively (to outer tubes 712) fixedlyattached to luggage 706. Inner tubes 714 are inserted into outer tubes712 such that inner tubes 714 may be raised out of outer tubes 712 bypulling on handle 710 to which they are fixedly attached. Inner tubes714 may also be pushed back into outer tubes 712 by pushing down onhandle 710. With handle 710 and attached inner tubes 714 raised out ofluggage 704, handle 710 will be a convenient height for a user to holdwhile standing/walking for moving luggage as known in the art.

Handle assembly 702 also comprises document cassette holder 716 which isfixedly attached to outer tubes 712. Cassette holder 716 comprises rails718, which may optionally also be constructed as “grooves”, for guidinginsertion and removal of document cassette assembly 704.

Cassette assembly 704 comprises cassette door 720. Cassette door 720 mayalso be referred to as document holder 720. Cassette assembly 704further comprises rear panel 722. Cassette door 720 is attached to rearpanel 722 with hinges (not shown) enabling tray 720 to hinge open fromrear panel 722 as shown in FIGS. 7D, 7F, 7H, 7J, and 7K. Tray 720 isalso shown in a closed position pushed up against rear panel 722 such asin FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7E, 7G, and 7I. Cassette handle 728 is used to open orclose cassette assembly 704. Rear panel 722 comprises guides 724 whichprotrude from the sides of rear panel 722 to engage with rails 718 whencassette assembly 704 is inserted into handle assembly 702.

FIGS. 7E-7J shows cassette assembly 704 inserted into handle assembly702. Cassette assembly 704 may be removed and inserted into handleassembly 702 as needed by the user. As shown in FIG. 7F, when handle 710is raised, cassette assembly 704 may separately be raised by pulling oncassette handle 726. Cassette door 720 is opened by pulling on handle726 such that door 720 swings open and down to accommodate documents 708(shown in FIG. 7K). Optionally handle 726 further comprises a lock (notshown) to prevent theft of the documents stored in cassette assembly704. FIGS. 7G and 7H show side views of document holder assembly 700,and FIGS. 7I and 7J show back views of document holder assembly 700. Asshown in FIG. 7K, documents 708 are inserted into cassette assembly 704.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 8A-8H which are exemplary illustrationsof a document holder according to at least some embodiments of thepresent invention. The document holder of FIGS. 8A-8H is an alternativeembodiment of the document holder of FIGS. 7A-7I with similarfunctionality. As shown in FIG. 8A optionally and preferably thedocument holder assembly 800 is formed as part of a piece of luggage802; optionally and preferably as part of the luggage handle 804.Optionally the document holder could be installed and used in any typeof box, container, or other carrying device.

FIGS. 8B-8F show document holder assembly 800 not installed in asuitcase. Assembly 800 comprises handle 804 and document tray 806.Document tray 806 may also be referred to as document holder 806.Document tray 806 comprises securing strap 812 for holding documents inposition. As shown in FIG. 8C, when handle 804 is raised, document tray806 swings open and down to accommodate documents 810. Assembly 800optionally comprises a latch 808 to hold tray 806 in a closed positionwhen handle 804 is raised. Optionally latch 808 further comprises a lock(not shown) to prevent theft of the documents stored in document tray806. FIGS. 8D and 8E show side views of document holder assembly 800,and FIG. 8F shows a back view of document holder assembly 800. As shownin FIGS. 8H and 8I, documents 810 are inserted into document tray 806and are held in position by securing strap 812.

Different components, embodiments and sub-embodiments may optionally becombined herein in any suitable manner, beyond those explicitcombinations and sub combinations shown herein. The invention is nowfurther described by the claims which follow.

1. A power device system integratable into a portable containercomprising: a. a power box, wherein the power box comprises: i. arechargeable battery; ii. an electronic device; and iii. ports forcharging the battery and powering an external electronic device; and b.a secure holder secured to the portable container for holding the powerbox, wherein the power box is removable from said secure holder. 2.(canceled)
 3. The power device system of claim 3, wherein said externalelectronic device comprises at least one of smartphones, mobile phones,tablets, or any other suitable device that may be charged and/or poweredon a standard 5 Volt USB port.
 4. The power device system of claim 3,wherein said electronic device comprises electronic circuitry forconverting battery voltage to a USB port voltage, for regulating outputpower, and for regulating incoming charge current.
 5. The power devicesystem of claim 4, wherein said circuitry drives LED or LCD indicators,for visualizing the charge condition of the battery.
 6. The power devicesystem of claim 5, wherein the secure holder comprises a lock forlocking the power box within the secure holder or locking the secureholder closed when the power box is removed from the secure holder, andan indicator for indicating whether the power box is inside the secureholder.
 7. The power device system of claim 6, wherein the secure holdercomprises a sliding door and the lock prevents movement of the slidingdoor.
 8. The power device system of claim 7, wherein the secure holderis integrally formed with the portable container and the sliding door.9. (canceled)
 10. A documents holder integrated into a portablecontainer, the portable container comprising a handle, the handle beingretractable into the portable container, the holder comprising: a. adocument tray connected to the handle; and b. a latch for holding thedocument tray closed; wherein the document tray retracts into theportable container upon retraction of the handle and opens uponextension of the handle.
 11. (canceled)
 12. The documents holder ofclaim 10 wherein the latch comprises a lock.
 13. The documents holder ofclaim 12 wherein the document tray comprises a securing strap.
 14. Thedocuments holder of claim 13, wherein the document tray is fixedlyconnected to the handle.
 15. The documents holder of claim 13, whereinthe document tray comprises at least one groove of a dimension to moveslidably along the handle, wherein the document tray is removable fromthe portable container and the handle by sliding along said groove, andwherein the document tray is independently retractable into the portablecontainer by sliding along said groove.
 16. (canceled)
 17. (canceled)18. (canceled)
 19. (canceled)
 20. A documents holder integrated into aportable container, the portable container comprising a handle assemblycomprising a handle of the portable container; a plurality of outertubes; a plurality of inner tubes fixedly attached to the handle andmoveably inserted into the outer tubes, the holder comprising: aremovable document cassette comprising a cassette door; and rear panel;wherein the cassette door is attached with hinges to the rear panel andthe cassette door opens for storage of documents in the cassette;wherein the document cassette retracts into the cassette holder of thehandle assembly upon retraction of the handle and may be opened orremoved upon extension of the handle of the portable container.
 21. Thedocuments holder of claim 20 further comprising rails for guiding saidremovable document cassette along said inner tubes and/or said outertubes.
 22. The documents holder of claim 20 further comprising groovesfor guiding said removable document cassette along said inner tubesand/or said outer tubes.
 23. (currently amended The documents holder ofclaim 22, further comprising a cassette handle for opening and forremoving the document cassette.
 24. The documents holder of claim 23wherein the cassette handle comprises a lock.
 25. A luggage systemcomprising: a. at least one piece of luggage; and b. a power device,comprising a power box and a secure holder, wherein the power box isremovable from the secure holder and wherein the secure holder issecured to the piece of luggage.
 26. The luggage system of claim 25wherein the power box comprises: a. a rechargeable battery; b. anelectronic device; and c. ports for charging the battery and powering anexternal electronic device.
 27. The luggage system of claim 26, whereinthe secure holder comprises a lock for locking the power box within thesecure holder or locking the secure holder closed when the power box isremoved from the secure holder, and an indicator for indicating whetherthe power box is inside the secure holder.
 28. The luggage system ofclaim 27, wherein the secure holder comprises a sliding door and thelock prevents movement of the sliding door.
 29. The luggage system ofclaim 28, wherein the secure holder is integrally formed with the pieceof luggage and the sliding door. 30-35. (canceled)